WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019
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11.4 Returning Unit
If the unit has to be returned, it should be carefully packed in the original packaging and
returned to your authorised Gill distributor, with a full description of the fault condition.
11.5 Status
The Status code is sent as part of each wind measurement message.
Code
Status
Condition
00
OK
Sufficient samples in average period
01
Axis 1 failed
Insufficient samples in average period on U axis
02
Axis 2 failed
Insufficient samples in average period on V axis
04
Axis 1 and 2 failed
Insufficient samples in average period on both axes
08
NVM error
NVM checksum failed
09
ROM error
ROM checksum failed
A
-
NMEA data Acceptable
V
-
NMEA data Void
12 TESTS
12.1 Bench test
1.
Couple the WindSonic to the host system and power supply, using a known working
test cable.
2.
Check that the unit is correctly configured by going into Configuration mode and using
D3
See Section 10.6 Checking the configuration.
3.
Check for normal output data, and that the Status Code is OK – 00 (or A for NMEA
format).
4.
If the status code is other than 00 or A, refer to Section 11.5 Status (error) codes.
5.
Use an office fan or similar to check that the unit is sensing wind, turning the unit to
simulate changing wind direction and to check that both axes are functioning.
6.
Note that this is a quick functional test. There are no calibration adjustments; the unit is
designed NOT to require re-calibration within its lifetime.
